Category Archives: Inspirations

What’s next? Career advice from off the career path.

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Stephen Abbott

I’ve been pretty fortunate in my life; I’ve attempted to make careers out of my passions, and so far I’ve done okay. As parents, we want to know our children will be alright. We want to know that they will … Continue reading →

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I’ve been busy.

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Stephen Abbott

I know the worst thing a blogger can do is go silent. Extended breaks—especially disappearances—are a slap in the face to regular readers and undermine any credibility to those who just pop by for a peek. There’s really no excuse. … Continue reading →

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Wake Up Call for Aspiring Athletes

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Stephen Abbott

Plenty of parents want their child to play sports, and some kids even excel. And anyone who hangs around long enough knows that parents of Olympic level athletes share a common story of early morning practices, and the dedication shared … Continue reading →

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Simple notes to my younger self.

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Stephen Abbott

Just dropped my son off for a few days away from home. I have no idea what adventures he will encounter or who he will befriend along the way, but I really want him to know the things I know … Continue reading →

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